Her Say
In conversation with Jackie Clark
Her Say, told in their own words, the stories of New Zealand women who have lived in - and escaped - abusive relationships.
Hear Jackie Clark discuss Her Say, a powerful book that holds a collection of stories told by New Zealand women who have lived with and escaped an abusive relationship.
It’s a book for all women, showing how owning our stories gives us the power to write daring new endings.
Martha, one of the contributing writers, will also be present, with the conversation guided by Dr Rebecca Stringer from the University of Otago’s Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology programme.
Her Say will be available for sale at the event, with all royalties going to support The Aunties, a grassroots charity helping women to rebuild their lives after a period of trauma. The Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival will be donating $5 from each ticket sold to Dunedin Pride’s Alphabet Soup programme.
Hear Jackie Clark discuss Her Say, a powerful book that holds a collection of stories told by New Zealand women who have lived with and escaped an abusive relationship.
It’s a book for all women, showing how owning our stories gives us the power to write daring new endings.
Martha, one of the contributing writers, will also be present, with the conversation guided by Dr Rebecca Stringer from the University of Otago’s Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology programme.
Her Say will be available for sale at the event, with all royalties going to support The Aunties, a grassroots charity helping women to rebuild their lives after a period of trauma. The Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival will be donating $5 from each ticket sold to Dunedin Pride’s Alphabet Soup programme.
- Includes audience Q&A and book sales. Jackie and Martha will be available to sign books after the event.
- Door sales will be available unless sold out in advance. Cash or online bank transfer at time of purchase only (no eftpos or credit available).
- People without internet access can contact the festival office on 021501977 to arrange to purchase pre-sale tickets with cash.
 Jackie Clark
About Jackie Clark
Jackie Clark, a kindergarten teacher by training, founded the charity The Aunties (https://www.aunties.co.nz/) in 2013 with the aim of working with women who are living with or have lived with domestic violence. She provides these women with material needs, like clothing, food, or money, by fundraising, often through social media. Her big heart and take-no-shit attitude have won her a league of loyal fans and followers, and in 2018 she was the Supreme Winner at the Women of Influence Awards. She lives in Manurewa, Auckland. |
 Martha
About Martha
Martha (who uses the pseudonym Alex in Her Say) is a survivor of domestic violence, still on her journey of healing. She is passionate about geocaching, finding herself while being a full time mother, and dealing with daily obstacles from the challenges before now |
Dr Rebecca Stringer
About Rebecca Stringer
Dr Rebecca Stringer is Senior Lecturer in the Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology Programme at the University of Otago. Her research explores the social construction of victimhood, and she teaches on feminist theory and politics, and victimology. Her 2014 book Knowing Victims argues that victim-blaming is a key social problem, especially in neoliberal polities where ‘personal responsibility’ is prized and structural inequality is disavowed.
Dr Rebecca Stringer is Senior Lecturer in the Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology Programme at the University of Otago. Her research explores the social construction of victimhood, and she teaches on feminist theory and politics, and victimology. Her 2014 book Knowing Victims argues that victim-blaming is a key social problem, especially in neoliberal polities where ‘personal responsibility’ is prized and structural inequality is disavowed.
